Donald Dean Britt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend went home to the Lord on February 19, 2021. Don passed peacefully at home following a hard-fought battle with multiple myeloma. Don was born 12/31/51 in Iowa City, Iowa and was raised by loving adoptive parents Lige and Lois Britt in Farmington, NM and Durango, CO with his sisters Christina and Ligena. He was a graduate of Durango High School and the College of Santa Fe. Don had a varied professional career. He learned real estate appraisal from his father in law Thomas Gillentine, and was continually learning. He especially enjoyed his time at the New Mexico State Land Office and the friends that he made there. Don was currently employed by the City of Albuquerque as the Manager of the Real Property Division. He commented frequently about the great team that he worked with there.
Don loved the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hike and fish. He grew up skiing at Purgatory, but his happiest times were spent on horseback in the San Pedro Parkes, Pecos and Weminuche Wilderness.
Don is survived by his wife Kay, son Andrew (Bernadette), Eleanor and Hattie of Bozeman, Montana, son Kevin and granddaughter Nannette, daughter Jennifer Schildgen (Greg), and Nicholas of Santa Fe. Also surviving are siblings Christina VanDenBerg (Lester) Drurango, CO, Ligena Hein (Andrew) Battle Ground, WA, John Jones (Carole), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gary Brendan (Barbara), Delbert Jones (Sharon), Dale Jones and numerous nieces and nephews. Don was particularly close to his nephews Scott and Brent VanDenBerg and their families, he was very much loved by his in-laws Tom and Jane Gillentine and Jon Gillentine and Phyllis Bustamante. Don was a member of the Church of Christ and memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children’s Home or the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Don will be forever loved and always missed.
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| Name | Donald Dean Britt |
| Date of Birth | December 31st, 1951 |
| Date of Death | February 19th, 2021 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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Don was a heck of a good guy, friend and wonderful horseman.
He will be deeply missed.
God Bless him.
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So very sorry for your loss Kay and family!,May God Bless you with strength and courage thru this time of sorrow! Miss our times together in Santa Fe @church! In our prayers!
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I just heard of Don's passing. I met Don many years ago at an appraisal seminar in Santa Fe. He was working with the land office at the time. We sat together and talked some and I realized right away that he was the kind of person I would be proud to call my friend. Through the years, we kept in touch through an occasional phone call. Don would call me a couple a times per year to ask me if I was ready to go to work for him as an appraiser. I always told him "not yet", but keep me in mind. I had so many irons in the fire that kept me tied down, in hindsight I regret that. However, I finally did end up working for Don indirectly when he was hired by the City of Albuquerque as the real property supervisor (I was an outside contract appraiser for his department). I had worked in real property years ago as a review appraiser, and then as an outside contract appraiser. Don reminded me of my Italian father, a big hardworking, kind-hearted man who loved the outdoors, and working cattle on the family ranch. God bless you Don, and the loved ones you leave behind.
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I’m very sorry to read about Don’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. You’re in my thoughts and in my heart during this difficult time.
Love, Suzy Maesen
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Dear Kay, although we saw you and Tom very rarely, we do remember what a nice gentleman he was. We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our hearts.
Patty (Holmberg) and Dan Bodelson
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Don was a valued friend and trusted colleague. We not only worked with each other in interagency dealings, but actually held the same positions at different times. He had a good heart and strong sense of duty and fairness. He will be greatly missed. Via con dios Don.
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